Eaters of the dead

the manuscript of Ibn Fadlan relating his experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922

by Michael Crichton

No cover — Michael Crichton: Eaters of the dead (1976, Knopf)

193 pages

English language

Published Sept. 6, 1976 by Knopf.

ISBN:: 978-0-394-49400-5

View on OpenLibrary

(11 reviews)

The year is A.D. 922. A refined Arab courtier, representative of the powerful Caliph of Bagdad, encounters a party of Viking warriors who are journeying to the barbaric North. He is appalled by their Viking customs — the wanton sexuality of their pale, angular women, their disregard for cleanliness . . . their cold-blooded human sacrifices. But it is not until they reach the depths of the Northland that the courtier learns the horrifying and inescapable truth: He has been enlisted by these savage, inscrutable warriors to help combat a terror that plagues them — a monstrosity that emerges under cover of night to slaughter the Vikings and devour their flesh . . . ([source][1])

Also contained in:

[Congo / Sphere / Eaters of the Dead][2]

[1]: www.michaelcrichton.com/eaters-of-the-dead/ [2]: openlibrary.org/works/OL14950504W/Congo_Sphere_Eaters_of_the_Dead

Also contained in:

[Congo / Sphere / Eaters of the Dead][2]

[1]: www.michaelcrichton.com/eaters-of-the-dead/ [2]: openlibrary.org/works/OL14950504W/Congo_Sphere_Eaters_of_the_Dead

28 editions

exosferablog reviewed Devoradores de cadaveres by Michael Crichton

Review of 'Devoradores de cadaveres' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Muy interesante el uso aquí de hacer pasar la obra por un estudio de un manuscrito y otras fuentes antiguas, incluyendo pies de páginas con discusiones del tema que aportan muchos datos culturales e históricos. La historia es sumamente original, pero quizás la historia es muy detallada en el comienzo y el final está narrado mucho más rápido, me hubiera gustado profundizar más en los wendol o el conflicto.

Trae reviewed Eaters of the Dead by Michael Crichton

Review of 'Eaters of the Dead' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Classic re-read. I really enjoyed this book. It is a great retelling of a classic piece of literature. Granted, I would never equate it to Ulysses, but have to believe it's a similar feel as it is to the Odyssey at the time. It's a really good read and a fantastic adaptation.